fandomhigh | Networking to Success, Wednesday, Period 1 (5/21/08)

"Networking is about more than meeting people," Nathan said once the group had gathered. "It's learning how people you meet can be useful to them and - just as important - how you can be useful to them.

"One of the first ways you can be useful is by being what's called a connector. You may not be able to help someone in front of you, but you know someone who can. Think of it like when your doctor gives you a referral, only more personal and less likely to involve needles."

Nathan grinned. Nathan liked to think he was funny.

"Today I want you to connect. Take people in the group and introduce them to other people. Don't just give names, help make the connection. State why you think the two of them will get along. 'This is Jane Smith, she breeds Dalmatians. Jane, this is my good friend John Doe, he's looking to buy his kids a puppy.' For the purpose of the class you can make it up if you have to, but bonus points to anybody who can remember anything from the introductions you did last week.

"The more connections, the better," Nathan said. "It earns good karma for when you'll need something later on. So good luck and Lana and I are here if you have any questions."

[ooc: OCD up!]

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She shot him a smile, trying not to look too nervous. "Hello, d-do you think, s-since we've t-talked before that it counts as already h-having networked?"

"I think so, yeah," Chris said.

"T-that just means then t-that we've g-got to introduce each other to o-other people without using n-names, right?"

"I think we're supposed to use our names," Chris said. "But we're supposed to talk about our good points."

That got a glance at him, then at the teacher. "I s-supose," she said, conceding to his opinion which was probably the right one anyway, "i-in the meantime h-how have you been?"

"Pretty good," Chris said. "We went out on Friday night to celebrate my birthday in Greece. How've you been?"

"A-and now we're someplace else," that was a smile, "g-good timing on the p-party. I've b-been good. Aly-san m-made me her TA for C-Courtly Dancing."

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